Joint Council on International Children's Services
Announces Two New Exciting Initiatives
 

The International Relations Initiative  In alignment with our mission of advocating for children in need of permanency and in response to current international trends and member requests, Joint Council is embarking on an aggressive initiative designed to develop relationships, resolve issues, create collaborations and expand opportunities all with a goal of advancing the cause of permanency for children in need.  The JCICS International Relations Initiative takes a proactive approach to the myriad of issues facing our member organizations, our colleagues around the world, and--most importantly--the children we all serve. 

The Global Awareness Campaign includes a media outreach campaign to raise awareness of child welfare issues and to promote family permanency. 

It is through the generous support of our contributors that we are able to continue advancing the basic right of all children to receive a safe, permanent and loving home.  Please consider financially supporting these current initiatives which raise critical awareness to the plight of orphans and the need for each child to find the forever family they so deserve.  Learn more about how you can donate and support these programs.

Photographs copyright Jeff Davis of Lumen Production Company. 

 

Join Us To Promote International Child Welfare and International Adoption! Click the button below to learn more about how you can make a donation and join us in the campaign to find permanent families for children around the world....   As a donor recognition gift, individuals or groups donating $20 and above, will receive a complimentary Global Awareness Poster to grace your home or office.  We hope that you will proudly display this beautiful fine art piece and share the message of the Global Awareness Campaign.  (click the image below to enlarge) Visit our Donor Recognition Page to view current contributors to these initiatives! JCICS is a 501(c)3 charitable organization; all donations are considered tax deductible.

Photographs copyright Jeff Davis of Lumen Production Company. 

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Photographs copyright Jeff Davis of Lumen Production Company. 

The Global Awareness Campaign

Purpose:
All children -- regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, medical limitations or other conditions -- deserve permanent, loving homes. Unfortunately, a range of complex conditions throughout the world, including war, violence, disease, abuse, famine, a lack of family planning, and extreme economic struggles often strain the fabric of international communities and leave children without this essential support.  If a child cannot remain with his or her birth family, or cannot be placed through domestic adoption, then international adoption offers a viable, positive solution.

International adoption affects many people from all walks of life, cultures, countries, races, religions and means.  It provides a home to a child in need of a permanent family, opens doors to another culture, and brings understanding and compassion between nations. 

Addressing this global tapestry and to counter the often negative and sensationalist claims presented by the media, JCICS has initiated a multi-year, worldwide awareness campaign using fine art photography, narrative, and documentary film to illustrate the range of child welfare issues including international adoption.  The campaign will illustrate and explore critical themes, questions and alternatives for children and highlight a range of child welfare issues.  This will contribute to policy and advocacy initiatives and promote international adoption as a positive option to policy leaders and the global community.   

JCICS Membership Benefit:
To extend the reach and impact of this campaign, JCICS will explore the distribution of education, fundraising, and public relations tools directly to JCICS members to be used for each organizations' own marketing, awareness and fundraising programs.

Support:
JCICS is seeking contributions from foundations, corporations, non-profit organizations and private individuals to assist with the cost of this initiative and ensure its ongoing success.  To support this program, click here.    

Photographs copyright Jeff Davis of Lumen Production Company.